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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 399.70 and 102.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 399.70 and 102.01 is: 153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 399.70 = 102.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/399.70 = 102.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 399.70 × 102.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 40,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,772.70/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.02

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